The Mystery with a Twist Comes with Flowers

Ruth Schmuff has announced the next Mystery with a Twist class, Annie O'Brien Gonzales' "Let's Fall in Love," which will start in April 2018.  You are probably familiar with mystery classes—they are available at Ruth's shop or via mail order over a few months.  But the Mystery with a Twist class is a long-term project, spread out over 2-4 years with a class arriving via mail order only about every six months.  It's for the relaxed stitcher who is happy to have plenty of time between lessons.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2018/01/lets-fall-in-love.html

If you are interested, you can sign up via Ruth's website.  Stay tuned!  As photos from the current lessons are posted on Ruth's blog, I'll update this article….

UPDATE: Ruth starts with the background areas, all in yummy threads and stitches.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2018/07/lets-fall-in-love/?mc_cid=733d7795fc&mc_eid=c05eb4bd3b

Now Ruth adds the tablecloth and the cut glass vase.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2020/03/stitching-crystal/

The final step is creating all those flowers and leaves.  If you ever wanted a master class in making ribbon petals and embroidery leaves, this is it.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2024/01/holiday-miracle/

Final Update:  Here it is framed.  Magnificent!

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2024/06/glorious-frame/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 20, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Needlepoint Tips from Louise's Needlework

Louise's Needlework has started a new page on their website with links to their very useful tips they post in their newsletters. Here's the link. Visit often as they add more information.
https://www.louisesneedlework.com/hints-and-tips-for-needlepoint.htm

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright September 6, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stitch and Listen to (or Watch) Fiber Talk

Fiber Talk has three new interviews with needlepoint designers available. First up is Lorene Salt, counted canvaswork designer.
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/01/07/fiber-talk-with-lorene-salt/

Lorene creates amazing geometric designs.  You can browse her designs, classes and available charts here.
http://lorenesaltneedlearts.com

The second interview is with Diane Bertelson.  Her name may not ring a bell, but I bet her company name, Pepperberry Designs, does!
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/01/14/fiber-talk-with-diane-bertelson/

Browse the Pepperberry website and prepare to fall in love there, too.
http://www.pepperberry-designs.com

The third is with Diane Herrmann, teacher and designer of the iconic "Walking the Water's Edge."
http://wetalkfiber.com/2018/01/28/fiber-talk-with-diane-herrmann/

Here is her site, of course!
http://dianeherrmann.com

By the way, Fiber Talk did a video tour of Sign of the Arrow which is on YouTube.  Hint: it's not just another needlepoint shop.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feMSKTZnl_s&feature=youtu.be

Here is their website.
http://www.signofthearrow.com

Kudos to Gary and Christine for making wonderful needlepoint audios and videos.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 17 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Is Water the Secret to Knot-free Threads?

Jean Farish says that dampening your threads to remove the kinks before you stitch with them is the key to avoiding knots and kinks as you stitch.  Here is how it is done, step by step with photographs.  Thanks, Jean!
http://www.jeanfarishneedleworks.com/wordpress/tangles-and-knots-no-more/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 17, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Embroidered Treasures: Flowers

There's a new book out on historical embroidery, based on floral items in the collection of the Embroiders Guild of the United Kingdom.  Mary Corbet has done a nice review and overview of the book.  If you are interested in historical needlework, you probably will want to track this one down.
https://www.needlenthread.com/2018/01/embroidered-treasures-flowers-book-review.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 17, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.